# SH02EMM — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT History & Vehicle Check

SH02EMM is a Red VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, Petrol (1398cc), first registered 2005-03-11. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SH02EMM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SH02EMM |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1398cc |
| First registered | 2005-03-11 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-07-19 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 26
- Passes: 19
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 73.08%
- Total defects recorded: 85

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 12:39:27 | PASSED | 122,121 MI | 2027-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2026-07-15 09:26:32 | FAILED | 122,044 MI | — |
| 2025-07-16 09:14:01 | PASSED | 116,530 MI | 2026-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-03 10:18:34 | PASSED | 111,106 MI | 2025-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-03 10:18:33 | FAILED | 111,106 MI | — |
| 2023-07-12 09:38:32 | PASSED | 105,725 MI | 2024-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2023-07-12 09:38:31 | FAILED | 105,725 MI | — |
| 2022-07-18 09:14:12 | PASSED | 100,496 MI | 2023-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-18 09:14:11 | FAILED | 100,496 MI | — |
| 2021-07-05 09:12:52 | PASSED | 94,650 MI | 2022-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2020-07-20 20:57:06 | PASSED | 90,213 MI | 2021-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-09 09:43:16 | PASSED | 89,060 MI | 2020-11-21 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-03 08:45:05 | PASSED | 88,221 MI | 2019-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-01 09:19:06 | FAILED | 88,220 MI | — |
| 2017-05-22 07:56:17 | PASSED | 86,679 MI | 2018-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-22 14:34:39 | PASSED | 78,090 MI | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-03 08:52:21 | PASSED | 72,038 MI | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-10 11:56:18 | FAILED | 65,742 MI | — |
| 2013-12-10 11:56:18 | PASSED | 65,742 MI | 2014-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-11 09:00:46 | PASSED | 60,264 MI | 2013-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-15 08:28:31 | PASSED | 53,486 MI | 2012-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-14 14:59:10 | FAILED | 53,486 MI | — |
| 2011-03-23 10:41:47 | PASSED | 45,542 MI | 2012-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-23 08:52:53 | PASSED | 36,288 MI | 2011-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-24 08:53:30 | PASSED | 30,328 MI | 2010-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-11 16:41:47 | PASSED | 23,901 MI | 2009-03-11 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-07-20 12:39:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2026-07-15 09:26:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2025-07-16 09:14:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2024-07-03 10:18:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

**2024-07-03 10:18:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

**2023-07-12 09:38:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2023-07-12 09:38:31 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2022-07-18 09:14:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2022-07-18 09:14:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2021-07-05 09:12:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2018-05-01 09:19:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

**2017-05-22 07:56:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: centre exhaust deteriorating and has slight blow of gases
- ADVISORY: rear brakes slightly grabbing
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-02-22 14:34:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2015-03-03 08:52:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

**2013-12-10 11:56:18 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low
- USER ENTERED: center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still susported

**2013-12-10 11:56:18 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low
- USER ENTERED: center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still susported

**2012-12-11 09:00:46 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: offside rear handbrake outer cable casing deteriorating
- USER ENTERED: center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

**2011-12-14 14:59:10 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2011-03-23 10:41:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-03-23 08:52:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

**2009-03-24 08:53:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SH02EMM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SH02EMM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.